Recall 17V692 covers 36 2018 Thor Motor Coach Ace, Axis, Hurricane, Windsport, and Vegas motorhomes with miswired trailer lights. Free dealer repair.
Thor Motor Coach is recalling 36 2018 Windsport, Hurricane, Vegas, Ace, and Axis motorhomes because trailer-light wiring was inserted into the wrong locations of the trailer lighting socket. Trailer lights that do not work as intended increase crash risk, and the dealer repair will be free once Thor Motor Coach makes it available.
Does this recall apply to your specific vehicle?
The official, free per-VIN recall check is run by NHTSA. Enter your VIN and we'll forward you directly — and add you to a free watchlist so you hear about new recalls for your vehicle.
Check my VIN at NHTSARecallNotify doesn't check your VIN — NHTSA's official tool does. We use your email only to alert you to new recalls.
Watch this vehicle for recalls
Add it to your free watchlist and we will alert you as new federal recalls are posted for your year, make and model. New-recall alerts are rolling out now.
You are on the watchlist.
We will email you as new federal recalls are posted for your vehicle.
What's wrong?
On the 2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport, Hurricane, Vegas, Ace, and Axis motorhomes, the trailer lighting socket is the round connector that sends power and signal to a trailer's exterior lights. The 7-Pin connector is supposed to route each circuit to the correct trailer light, including running lights, brake lights, and turn signals.
On affected motorhomes, the wires inside that round connector were inserted one position clockwise from where they belong. That means the socket does not send each lighting function to the correct place. A trailer connected to the motorhome can have lights that do not work as intended, leaving other drivers without the normal light signals from the trailer.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is in the wiring position inside the trailer light connector, so an owner is likely to notice it only when trailer lights are checked or when a connected trailer's lights fail to respond correctly.
Who's affected?
Covers five Thor Motor Coach motorhome models from the 2018 model year, all tied to exterior lighting.
| 2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport | Exterior lighting |
|---|---|
| 2018 Thor Motor Coach Hurricane | Exterior lighting |
| 2018 Thor Motor Coach Vegas | Exterior lighting |
| 2018 Thor Motor Coach Ace | Exterior lighting |
| 2018 Thor Motor Coach Axis | Exterior lighting |
| Units affected | 36 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Trailer lights that fail to work as intended make the motorhome harder for other drivers to read, increasing the risk of a crash. Check exterior lights before driving and contact a Thor Motor Coach dealer for recall guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport, Hurricane, Vegas, Ace, or Axis is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Thor Motor Coach owner notice if you have not received it, and keep your contact information current.
- Ask Thor Motor Coach customer service whether the free trailer-light connector rewiring is open for your motorhome, and reference recall number 17V692.
- Contact a franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer after Thor Motor Coach confirms the repair is ready.
- Avoid towing a trailer until the trailer-light socket has been checked and rewired, since the trailer lights can fail to work properly.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair will be free once Thor Motor Coach opens it. At the dealer, a Thor Motor Coach technician will re-wire a new connector so the trailer lighting socket is wired to the correct locations. That repair is meant to restore proper trailer light operation. Thor Motor Coach lists a general reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid for a related trailer-light wiring repair before the recall work was handled, contact TMC customer service with your repair paperwork to ask how documented expenses are reviewed.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| November 2, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 21, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 2, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
| January 2, 2018 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 2, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V692?
Recall 17V692 covers 36 2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport, Hurricane, Vegas, Ace, and Axis motorhomes with trailer-light wiring placed in the wrong trailer socket positions. The trailer lights can fail to work correctly, which raises crash risk. Dealers re-wire a new connector for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Thor Motor Coach Windsport, Hurricane, Vegas, Ace, or Axis is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 17V692. If it is, contact a franchised Thor Motor Coach dealer to arrange the trailer-light connector repair. Reference recall 17V692 and Thor recall RC000148 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair this safety defect at no cost. Thor Motor Coach dealers will re-wire a new trailer-light connector free of charge, including parts and labor.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the trailer lights do not work as intended. Drivers behind the motorhome lose the normal light signals from the trailer, which raises crash risk. If your VIN is included, arrange the free connector repair with a Thor Motor Coach dealer.
What if I bought this Thor Motor Coach motorhome used?
The free repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2018 Windsport, Hurricane, Vegas, Ace, or Axis is included, then reference recall 17V692 when you call a Thor Motor Coach dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V692000 |
|---|---|
| Thor Motor Coach customer service | 1-877-500-1020 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V692 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V692000 |
Source documents
-
Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →